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Diagnosis: Mitral Regurgitation

Member Since: January 1, 2019

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Vicki Zimbric got a guestbook from Fay Kozas
7 years ago (February 3, 2019)
Vicki, I am so sorry you went through such an ordeal. It is now behind you. I wish you a speedy, uneventful recovery and all good things from now on. Thank you for sharing.
Vicki Zimbric got a guestbook from Phyllis Petersen
7 years ago (January 12, 2019)
Welcome to the other side! Wishing you a speedy and uneventful recovery.
Vicki Zimbric
7 years ago (January 21, 2019)
I'm trying to find an answer to why I have excruciating pain on top of my shoulder blade. The pain stabs down like a hot kniife. I have all my doctors involved but no one I understands the horrible pain. I can't function.
Vicki Zimbric
7 years ago (January 21, 2019)
I don't even notice the heart surgery pain or sternum pain. .
Phyllis Petersen
7 years ago (January 21, 2019)
Oh no! That's awful. I had a lot of pain in that area too. It had an almost numbing effect on my arm too. I just assumed that it was from the odd position I had to be in for so long and that I wasn't able to relax completely... Read more.
Vicki Zimbric
7 years ago (January 29, 2019)
Well after Xrays they believe that the rotator cuff has torn ligaments. They believe that it was from the position I was in during the surgery. They did a shot of a steroid and the pain was almost eliminated. Will see where I go from here!
Vicki Zimbric
7 years ago (January 29, 2019)
Well after Xrays they believe that the rotator cuff has torn ligaments. They believe that it was from the position I was in during the surgery. They did a shot of a steroid and the pain was almost eliminated. Will see where I go from here!
Vicki Zimbric
7 years ago (January 29, 2019)
Well after Xrays they believe that the rotator cuff has torn ligaments. They believe that it was from the position I was in during the surgery. They did a shot of a steroid and the pain was almost eliminated. Will see where I go from here!
Anonymous, heart valve patient
Vicki Zimbric got a guestbook
7 years ago (January 9, 2019)
Hi Vicki! Praying for you that all goes well with your surgery tomorrow and that your recovery is total and complete. I had my mitral valve repaired on November 19, 2018 and after more than 7 weeks post op, each day I'm seeing more improvement. You'll be fine and on... Read more.
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Vicki Zimbric
7 years ago (January 9, 2019)
Thank you Jeremiah for your kind words!!
Anonymous, heart valve patient
Anonymous
7 years ago (January 9, 2019)
Your welcome Vicki!
Dan Baltazor
7 years ago (January 10, 2019)
Praying for safe swift surgery today for you!

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